The best Irish restaurants Belfast

Bright's is a good central address for enjoying Irish specialties without breaking the bank. The front may not look like much, but it's worth stepping inside to discover a large, long room and a menu featuring all the region's essential dishes. For breakfast, try the award-winning Fry, and for lunch, the burgers and sandwiches are excellent. Generous portions, fast service. Bright's serves a variety of comforting dishes that will warm your heart and stomach on a rainy day.

Sweet Afton is the typical English pub, revisited and modernized, with a high-quality menu worthy of a real restaurant. The atmosphere and decor are reminiscent of traditional pubs, but with a slightly trendier touch: muted lighting, big soft leather armchairs, small intimate spaces, stylish bar... Located in the heart of the historic center, you'll discover a wide cocktail menu, which has made its reputation in Belfast. For the stomach, a short but effective list of great classics. The dishes are highly refined.

Just a stone's throw from Queen's University, Holohan's is a family-run restaurant housed in an old listed building. Owner Sabina offers an authentic culinary experience based on fresh local produce and genuine Irish hospitality, with seasonal menus and updated classics. With its roots in North-West country cooking, try Cráibechán, a delicious savory porridge made with pearl barley, and of course the signature dish, Boxty, a traditional Irish potato pancake.

Located between the Grand Opera House and City Hall, Flame is a unique venue combining a delicious, theatrical dining experience with a stunning interior décor, filled with chandeliers and elegant antiques. Serving some of Ireland's finest meats, this delicious restaurant also has a strong sense of effective drama with its fully visible kitchen where chefs deliver every dish from the "Asador Grill", the name given to the amazing wood-fired grill. Nevertheless, this institution also offers excellent vegetarian options.